The perfect number.

She just turned five.
Which I have decided is the best age in the world.Old enough to do most everything unassisted, yet small enough that not much is expected of you.
No bills.
No job.
No taxes.
No laundry.
No homework.
Daily naps.
Personal chauffeur.
In house cook and cleaning service.

At first I thought the Birthday Girl was eating vanilla ice cream with brown m&m's! But then after I looked a little closer, I noticed they were beans and it all made sense! High "5" to you, Miss Lucy! Happy Day! ;-)

I also am the proud owner of a 5 year old and I totally agree with you . . . the perfect age. I wish he could only know how much he should be apppreciating it while it lasts. :)(How have you been feeling, by the way?)

I totally agree with you! My 5 year old has made life so much fun. I LOVE seeing life through her eyes. And NO ONE can make me laugh like she does. She and I can get into these laughing fits over the silly-est things and just keep going. I need those laughing sessions every now and then.XO,Sarah

I agree that 5 is the best. Ask a 5 year old how old they are and they rarely tell you... instead they show you. Oh, to always have the enthusiasm of someone who is a whole-hand old! Happy Birthday to your girl!

oh man... i totally agree with you! i have three girls too and my middle is turning 5 in about 3 months. just today as we were driving to preschool i lamented to her that she cannot turn 5 b/c that meant she'd go to kindergarten and who would i play and hang out with all day?! "but mommy i WANT to go to kindergarten!!!" these are some fun times. if only i knew how to freeze frame time with these kiddos. they're so precious!

After working with Kindergartners for years, I totally agree. Five is the best! They are really starting to grasp "things" but are still innocent and so much fun. What I wouldn't give for one day at 5 again. =)

Hi Julie... I just stumbled upon your blog and love it!!! I had to respond to "The Perfect number" because I am new to blogging and I just recently blogged about "The Fifth Year" all about My son Angelo who is five and how wonderful it is!!! Cheers to you and your family. I look forward to reading more :)